I have two males in the house, an old guy, 11 years, strictly a pet (actually my first yorkie). He was neutered at 6 months, he marks, he won't start it but covers any other marks he can find.
My stud actually doesn't mark unless someone is in heat, then he has to wear belly bands. I agree it is a concern that he doesn't eat when someone is in season, he is a nervous little guy anyways and he turns to skin and bones after a couple of days of not eating. I love his personality, as I do all the boys, boys are certainly my favorite. He is not trustworthy with any pups that I may have in the house until they are past the age where they get in his face maybe six or eight months. He will get angry and give them a beating on occasion, not just a get out of my face growl, but a beating, so unless I can watch him VERY closely, he is in an ex-pen when I have youngsters around.
My biggest concern with the boys is my two boys HATE each other and would fight to the death, so they can never be in the same room together.
I also have a girl that marks and she also will mark in the house when another is in heat or has pups. Outside, she always lifts her leg and walks around covering pee spots of others, gets right involved in the outdoor "pee wars".
Just out of curiousity, does anyone else have to deal with any dogs that do not get along, to the point of trying to literally kill each other, I would be interested in knowing, and if so, is there any way of solving the problem.
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